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About


Some stories don’t belong in a single box.

The ocean doesn’t. Wild places don’t. And neither does my work.

I operate across marine science, conservation, documentary, and the outdoor industry, moving where the story requires—not where a job title says I should stay. I shoot stills and motion. I write when images aren’t enough. I spend more time in the field than behind a screen.

That range isn’t accidental—it’s what allows me to tell stories with context, credibility, and restraint.

I’ve worked alongside researchers, conservation groups, and outdoor brands to create work that feels lived-in, not manufactured. Stories that come from being there long enough to understand what matters—and what doesn’t.

I’m not here to chase trends.
I’m here to tell field-tested stories that hold weight.

WHAT I SPECIALIZE IN…

Story-Driven Brand Work

Science & Conservation Storytelling

Documentary Photo & Film

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I’m a Floridian through and through. Born and raised on and in the water, I became infatuated with the ocean, the waterways, and the nature surrounding it. My travels and adventures eventually inspired me to pick up a camera and the rest is history. With degrees in Entrepreneurship, New Media, and Marine Biology I see the world through a unique background when it comes media creation. This has led me to work with and enjoy opportunities working with marine scientists, magazine publications, border patrol, established outdoor brands, and more.

WHERE I COME FROM

“To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life.”


The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Q & A?

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  • Most all of my passions lie on the water or underneath it. Fly fishing has consumed a large part of my life over the last couple of years and has taken me to the most amazing places, even turning me into a guide in Alaska during summer months. I also spend time running my small brand #KeepFLWild where I sell merch with my original designs and donate half of all profits to non-profits focused on preserving wild Florida.

  • Everything has a story, and capturing and telling that unique story is what I focus on most. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it may be, my documentary style of approach is built to capture every step along the way, revealing the underlying message an impact behind each piece.

  • Visuals - Specializing in photography and cinematography, I’ve worked with a variety of people and subjects documenting shark researchers, fishing guides, musicians, and more. This has giving me a unique background ability to tackle any subject.

    Branding - From overall brand strategy and positioning to logo creation and media assets, my creative skillset coupled with my degree in entrepreneurship is quite fitting to take an idea from a napkin to a billboard.

    Storytelling - This is what I strive to do best and perhaps is what I’m most passionate about. Through both visuals and writing if you want a story to be told, look no further.

    • Feature Story in The Drake Magazine (2025)

    • Cover Story for Oceanographic Magazine Issue 37 (2024)

    • Feature Story in Oceanographic Magazine (2023)

    • Filmed and documented discovery of largest seagrass meadow on planet using tiger sharks with BTWaves (2022)

    • U.S. Border Cover Photo for Sheriff and Deputy National Magazine (2023)

    • Taco Bell Liv Mas Scholarship Winner (2022)

    • University of Tampa’s Best Entrepreneurial Business Plan and Pitch Winner (2022)

    • Campus Movie Fest Best Documentary (2020)

    • Published Poem in Blackfeather Magazine (2021)

    • 2 x Campus Movie Fest Silver Tripod Award Winner (2020, 2021)

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